TOP STORIES
Asia Cup 2025 set to begin on September 9, fixtures, dates

The men's Asia Cup 2025 is set to be held from September 9 to September 28 in the UAE, with India and Pakistan drawn in Group A. Their group‑stage meeting is scheduled for September 14 with the possibility of up to two additional clashes should both teams reach the final. For the first time, the mega event will be played in the T20I format and will have eight teams.
Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi, took to ‘X’ to make the announcement.
“I am delighted to confirm the dates of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 in UAE. The prestigious tournament will take place from September 9th to 28th. We look to a spectacular display of cricket. Details schedule will be out soon,” Naqvi posted.
In Group A, apart from India and Pakistan, Oman and host UAE also feature. Group B includes Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. India will head into the tournament as the defending champion, having won the tournament in the 2023 edition.
Fixtures:
September 9 - Group B - Afghanistan vs Hong Kong
September 10 - Group A - India vs UAE
September 11 - Group B - Bangladesh vs Hong Kong
September 12 - Group A - Pakistan vs Oman
September 13 - Group B - Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
September 14 - Group A - India vs Pakistan
September 15 - Group A - UAE vs Oman
September 15 - Group B - Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong
September 16 - Group B - Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
September 17 - Group A - Pakistan vs UAE
September 18 - Group B - Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
September 19 - Group A - India vs Oman
Super 4 stage and final clashes:
September 20 - B1 vs B2
September 21 - A1 vs A2
September 23 - A2 vs B1
September 24 - A1 vs B2
September 25 - A2 vs B2
September 26 - A1 vs B1
September 28 - Final
Tags
More News

Steve Smith reveals his ambition to represent Australia at the 2028 Olympics
While much of Australian cricketing legend Steve Smith’s legacy is tied to Test cricket, he’s revealed his desire to represent Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, where cricket will make its long-awaited return. Smith stated that he grew up watching the Olympics, and an opportunity to represent Australia in the mega event would mean a lot.
“I've watched...

“Shubman Gill needs players like Virat and Rohit”: Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina
The future of two of India’s most iconic cricketers, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, in ODIs is increasingly becoming uncertain as it continues to remain a subject of intense debate. Having already stepped away from Test and T20I cricket, both players now face uncertainty regarding their presence in ODIs. There have been reports ...

England reveal white-ball squads for South Africa, Ireland series
England have revealed their white-ball squads for their upcoming assignments against South Africa, followed by a home T20I series against Ireland.
Starting 2 September at Headingley, England will host South Africa for three ODIs followed by three T20Is. Later, they will face Ireland in a three-match T20I series beginning in Malahide from ...

Karun Nair applauds Pant’s valiant knock in Manchester Test
Indian batter Karun Nair has lauded wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for his extraordinary grit and determination during the fourth Test between India and England in Manchester. Pant suffered a painful foot injury on day one of the match after being struck on the right foot by a delivery from England pacer Chris Woakes while attempting a revers...

R Ashwin reveals he advised franchises to target Tim David at IPL 2025 auction
Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed that he had advised several Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises to go after big-hitting all-rounder Tim David ahead of the 2025 IPL auction. However, his suggestions were largely ignored. Meanwhile, in a smart move, Royal Challengers Bangaluru (RCB) snapped Tim David up for INR ...